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Gorillas in our Midst Book
Gorillas in our Midst Book
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Discover the extraordinary world of gorilla keeping through the eyes of Alan Toyne, a former Senior Keeper with 13 years of hands-on experience at Bristol Zoological Society.
When newborn Western Lowland Gorilla Afia is rejected by her mother after a difficult birth, Alan and the team face an extraordinary challenge: hand-rearing her both in the Gorilla House and at home. This compelling memoir captures the remarkable emotional bond forged through sleepless nights and dedicated care, offering rare insights into the daily lives of Bristol Zoo's magnificent gorilla troop.
Blending personal anecdotes with deep understanding of primate behaviour and conservation, this book is essential reading for Bristol Zoo Project supporters, gorilla enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom.
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When newborn Western Lowland Gorilla Afia is rejected by her mother after a difficult birth, Alan and the team face an extraordinary challenge: hand-rearing her both in the Gorilla House and at home. This compelling memoir captures the remarkable emotional bond forged through sleepless nights and dedicated care, offering rare insights into the daily lives of Bristol Zoo's magnificent gorilla troop.
Blending personal anecdotes with deep understanding of primate behaviour and conservation, this book is essential reading for Bristol Zoo Project supporters, gorilla enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom.
